The catalytic transformation of CO2 into valuable fuels/chemicals is a promising and
economically profitable process because it offers an alternative toward fossil feedstocks and …

Alumina materials, as one of the cornerstones of the modern chemical industry, possess
physical and chemical properties that include excellent mechanical strength and structure …

Selective hydrogenation of alkynes to alkenes plays a crucial role in the synthesis of fine
chemicals. However, how to achieve high selectivity and effective separation of the catalyst …

In aqueous mediums, the chemical environment for catalytic reactions is not only comprised
of water molecules but also of corresponding ionized species, ie, hydronium ions, which can …

Biomass is one of the highly abundant renewable resources available that can be converted
into several high-value-added products, including chemicals, biofuels, and advanced …

Furfural hydrogenation to furfuryl alcohol is an industrially significant reaction for biomass
valorization. The hydrogenation process has been mainly catalyzed by chromite-based …

The exploitation of base metal catalysts to upgrade biomass chemicals remains a daunting
challenge and a sustainable strategy. Here, a series of Co-Al spinel catalysts are rapidly …

Carbon dioxide, as an abundant and nontoxic C1 resource, can be extensively applied to
produce C1 building blocks via direct and indirect routes. On account of the stable electronic …

Rational design and targeted synthesis of efficient supported metal nanocatalysts for
catalytic transformation of renewable biomass into value-added chemicals and fuels has …

The ideal interface design between the metal and substrate is crucial in determining the
overall performance of the alkyne semihydrogenation reaction. Single-atom alloys (SAAs) …